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Level E
English for Adults
COURSE OVERVIEW
Our English for Adults courses will be delivered at Northbrook College, West Durrington Campus from September 2025.
To apply for these courses, please click the yellow ‘apply’ button.
We offer a range of English classes to suit all abilities and aspirations. After you have applied to study with us you will be invited into the college for an assessment and a chat with the English department. This will determine what course and level are best for you and your goals. These courses are designed for native speakers of English but we’re happy to accept students who have English as a second language if they have achieved or are working, at least, at level 1 ESOL.
Functional Skills English Level 1:
Functional Skills Level 1 English is a practical and accessible qualification designed to help learners build essential communication skills for everyday life, work, and further study. Here’;s why it’;s a smart choice:
Unlike some academic courses, Functional Skills English focuses on practical skills you’;ll actually use—whether it’;s writing a clear email, reading a job advert, or expressing yourself confidently in conversation.
Many employers expect a solid grasp of English. Level 1 demonstrates you can read, write, speak, and listen effectively—key skills in any workplace.
It’;s a stepping stone to Level 2 (which is equivalent to a GCSE Grade 4/C), apprenticeships, or vocational qualifications. If you’re looking to progress your career this is a great starting point.
From filling in forms to writing letters or understanding instruction, this course gives you the tools to navigate daily life more easily and independently
GCSE English: aims to develop your oral communication, language, reading, creative writing skills, and text analysis. The team is made up of experienced English teachers and we have consistently achieved very high success rates and student satisfaction. We have classes in the daytime and evening and all classes last for 3 hours. Exact times of the classes you can choose from will be provided after you have been to the college and completed the assessment. Please email aemworthing.gbmc.ac.uk if you have any questions about any of our English courses.
FURTHER INFORMATION
These courses are open to adults aged 18 or older who have not yet achieved a grade 4 (or C) in GCSE English. They are designed for native speakers of English but we’re happy to accept students who have English as a second language if they have achieved or are working, at least, at level 1 ESOL.
This will depend on your goals. You may decide that you want to use these qualifications to access further education or training courses which require an English qualification. Or it might be that the qualification helps you to progress in your employment.
This will depend which course you take but is likely to include: written exams which assess your reading and writing; and an assessment of your participation in speaking and listening activities.